Description
Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the safety of employees and facilities.
Interests
- Conventional
- Investigative
- Realistic
Work Values
Work Styles
Tasks
- Assess the nature and level of physical security threats so that the scope of the problem can be determined.
- Budget and schedule security design work.
- Conduct security audits to identify potential vulnerabilities related to physical security or staff safety.
- Design security policies, programs, or practices to ensure adequate security relating to alarm response, access card use, and other security needs.
- Design, implement, or establish requirements for security systems, video surveillance, motion detection, or closed-circuit television systems to ensure proper installation and operation.
Work Activities
Detailed Work Activities
Technology Skills
- Data base user interface and query software
- Presentation software
- Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software
- Transaction security and virus protection software
- Operating system software
Skills
Knowledge
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Antiterrorism CredentialCertifying Organization
Center for Development of Security Excellence
Type
Core
Certificate name
Advanced Court Security CertificationCertifying Organization
National Sheriffs' Association
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Court Security ExecutiveCertifying Organization
National Sheriffs' Association
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Medical Review Officer CertificationCertifying Organization
American Association of Medical Review Officers
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $NaN |
| Median (50%) | $NaN |
| High (90%) | $NaN |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–7 years), to senior level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $50,000 |
| Mid Level | $100,000 |
| Senior Level | $150,000 |
Employability
There are currently 1,181,500 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 1,245,300 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 5%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 5%
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